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TitleMariposite with quartz
DescriptionMariposite is a bright green type of schist. It is mica that's metamorphic is origin. Mariposite is of the muscovite family that is found around the world. This variety, found in Mariposa County in California, is rich in chrome.
LocationUSA ▹ California ▹ Mariposa
PhotographerShannon Heinle. 2002-02-10.
CollectionUniversity of North Dakota Mineralogy Collection #1450.
Key wordsmariposite, mariposa county, mica
Tech details268 KB. Hand specimen. Fujifilm FinePix S1Pro digital camera; 60mm AF Nikon micro lens.
GeoDIL number2331